Apprentice to Masterpiece: The Work of the Goldsmiths’ Apprentices Exhibition

Join us in celebrating the dedication and exceptional talent of the apprentices who successfully completed their training in 2025/26:

• Alice Baker-Russell, Ottewill Silversmiths & Jewellers, Specialism: Silversmith.
• Daniel Bollard, Thomas Lyte, Specialism: Silversmith.
• Luca Eleftheriades, Graff Diamonds, Specialism: Setter
• Joshua Hook, Dominic Walmsley Jewellery, Specialism: Diamond Mounter.
• Megan Randall, SJ Randall, Specialism: Diamond Mounter.
• Daniel Rushby, Vipa Designs Ltd, Specialism: CAD/CAM Designer
• Alysha Strong, Summers Diamond Setting, Specialism: Setter.

The traditional conclusion to a Goldsmiths’ Company apprenticeship is the presentation of a ‘Masterpiece’, a piece of work which takes up to 350 hours (or 6 weeks) to make, and which demonstrates all the skills learnt throughout the apprenticeship. This tradition marks a young person's transition from apprentice to craftsperson.

Our team extends our heartfelt gratitude to all apprentice employers for their invaluable contribution of time, dedication, and knowledge in nurturing the next generation of craftspeople. With the generous support of industry, we continue to foster talent through the Goldsmiths’ Company Apprenticeship Scheme, empowering young people to embark on their careers in the jewellery, silversmithing and allied industries.

Today, the Goldsmiths’ Company Apprenticeship Scheme is delivered by the Goldsmiths’ Centre on behalf of the Goldsmiths’ Foundation. If you are interested in taking on an apprentice through the scheme, or for more information visit www.goldsmiths-centre.org/courses/employing-an-apprentice

Image credit: Strong, Alysha (Michael Summers, Summers Diamond Setting) Whispering Bloom Ring © The Goldsmiths’ Company 2025